The fact that this monologue could be put into comic book form, complete with rectangular thoughts boxes and sharply drawn panels, speaks to the amazing direction of this movie as a superhero film.
I hope we'll get the same with James Gunn's DCU Batman. Same goes for the cast as well, fr Pattinson's profile & jawline fits so perfectly for this character, same goes with the emotional eyes he does behind the cowl & that incredible Batman voice👌
Nothing has ever had in me in such suspense and anticipation as this movie. I was gripping my seat, my nails were digging into my thighs, within the first ten minutes I was already leaning forward in my seat. This scene is the best opener for a movie I’ve ever seen
This has got to be the greatest opening monologue for a move ever. The fact that he’s using the darkness as an tool. “They think I’m hiding in the shadows, but I am the shadows”
2:55 this, this is the moment I felt Afraid of the Batman, we can’t see it but we Feel the fear of the robber when he looks at the shadows, not knowing if He’s there, waiting to strike. This is what I’ve wanted to see.
One thing I really like and appreciate about this reboot was how we finally got a Batman movie where he gives a monologue like Rorschach and The Punisher. That's something I've always wanted to see in the live action films.
@@Pr0x1mo Yeah everyone forgets that Alan Moore and Frank Miller in the late 1980s were really doing satire of the vigilante but it looks so cool it went over nerds heads.
@California Combatives Club 209 it's honestly just more inherently likable (to me at least) to see the gritty hero monologue played straight after seeing it satirized for so many years, from comic books like watchmen to comedic cartoons like the Coon episodes from South Park
It's so cool to actually see an instance onscreen of Batman's very existence being enough to deter criminals. Even though we don't see him come for all of the criminals, the fact he MIGHT gets them all to stop what they're doing and run in fear
@@Addyson1991 while that scene does come to mind, i still think this sequence does a better job of capturing the sheer dread. The heavy black shadows, the freezing rain chilling your spine, the leery uncanny sounds, that trill trickling violin, the way that characters cant tear their eyes away from the darkness. As great as the Dark Knight was at establishing Batman's presence as a hero, this film excels at establishing him as a monster.
This is the first true *Batman* film. The others have their own qualities but nothing has nailed the character quite like this did. This opening monologue perfectly encapsulates the concept of Batman in just under 4 minutes. If you somehow had never heard of Batman or had a distorted view from the adaptations, this instantly catches you up to speed with the true vision of the bat.
This is a great representation of how the fear of Batman actually prevents crime....and then later in the movie we see the consequence in that it inspired the Riddler
Like yes he’s terrifying Gotham, but that’s a fear he’s instilling in both “evildoers” and “innocent” alike. This isn’t a hero, this is a bogeyman. Furthermore, he’s shown people who aren’t adverse to murder that you CAN make yourself the judge and jury to decide who is “evil,” with the added step of executioner. But given how on the edge this Batman is, he wasn’t that far from losing himself and becoming that, too. Just, all around excellent.
Thursday, October 31st. The city streets are crowded for the holiday. Even with the rain. Hidden in the chaos is the element, waiting to strike like snakes. And I'm there too. Watching. 2 years of nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal. I must choose my targets carefully. It's a big city. I can't be everywhere. But they don't know where I am. We have a signal now, for when I'm needed. When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call- it's a warning. To them. Fear is a tool. They think I'm hiding in the shadows. But I AM the shadows.
This has to be the most comic accurate batman of all... it was like watching a comic this whole movie and shows that superheroes can be taken seriously
Journaling is a practice used for self reflection and analyzing personal situations. It makes you more self aware, and I love the fact that they have incorporated this in the film. This makes the personality of Bruce Wayne/Batman more relatable and believable. That is the reason, he is strategic and has clarity. I am surprised nobody pointed this out.
On top of that, it also gives the movie heavy ties to the graphic novels, as Batman’s internal dialogue is often used as the narrator for the story, especially in Batman: Year One, which this movie has some inspiration from
This is my favorite scene in any live action Batman movie ever. I remember sitting in the theaters and just sinking into this world and feeling like Batman was truly omnipresent. Such a great scene from such a great film.
Not gonna lie, i went into this movie thinking i was going to hate it. Even the first scene with the Riddler didn't gave me convinced. But as soon as I heard, "Thursday, October 31st..." in conjunction with the music, i got chills. I literally thought "oh shit am i going to love this movie?"
I love how this version of Bruce though some years in is struggling to find hope to keep the fight going. And also how people know there is a guy that comes out of shadows and beats the everlasting crap out of you.
2:06 I like how the music almost sounds like bell chimes indicating how times up. The Batman is out there now and he is coming for you. You can run but you can't hide
This was a cinematic masterpiece. It makes the scene in The Dark Knight rises, where Bane exclaims that Batman merely adopted the darkness, SO much better. The shadows was Batmans greatest weapon against his enemies. But ironically, Batman had to use the light to overcome Bane, which is why he fought him during the day, it was symbolic and speaks to how we should live a life of balance between manifestations like light and dark, choas and order
On a scale of 1 to 10, ten being best..... How good would you think it could be if Matt Reeves introduced the Court of Owls ? Imagine what he could DO with them. Your thoughts.
Gotta say what I enjoy about this opening is that batman sounds kind of crazy. Watching in the theater I was just as uneasy as the criminals seeing the batsignal. When the guy he saves I'm the subway station says "don't hurt me" I was like "yeah I can buy that."
This is my favourite version of Batman because it perfectly captures the full concept of what Batman is supposed to be! Altho I love all the other adaptations of Batman we've seen, (except Batflick. Love the actor, think he would make a good Batman, but his Batman's writing was terrible.) none of them, live action or cartoon, tend to fully realise how TERRIFYING Batman is. Of course, we constantly see him being super intimidating and scaring criminals, but Batman is supposed to be more than that. He's not JUST intimidating, he's the mysterious omnipresent childhood monster under the bed come to life. The part man, part bat, unnatural creature that stalks it's prey and strikes with silent and deadly speed and brute force. He doesn't just scare or intimidate criminals, he makes them stay indoors from absolute terror, constantly paranoid from every movement in the corner of their eyes and the feeling of being watched by every shadow. This is the first Batman to really do that, and I love it!
I like how the drop head is rushing to see the signal thinking no no I don’t believe it and wham its there. He’s still in disbelief and just knows his night of fun is coming short and somewhere close by the big bad predator is on the prowl again.
"Thursday, October 31st. The city streets are crowded for the holiday, even with the rain. Hidden in the chaos is the element, waiting to strike like snakes - but I'm there, too. Watching. Two years of nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal. I must choose my targets carefully. It's a big city... I can't be everywhere - but they don't know where I am. We have a signal now, for when I'm needed. But when that light hits the sky, it's not just a call. It's a warning... To them. Fear is a tool. They think I'm hiding in the shadows - but I am the shadows."
Personally while I love most of the Batman films I think this scene is the best or at least my personal favorite introduction of the concept of Batman. The idea of something waiting in the dark for criminals and they know it even if they don’t even believe he’s real. The idea of him is still terrifying enough for them
This is the best opening scene to any Batman movie and one of the best openings in general. When I saw this in the movie theatre, I knew I was in for a treat.
This entire movie was essentially Batman taking notes in his journal about how much good he's doing in Gotham. It was genuinely so smart to begin the movie with this. It gets us hooked at this dreary, dark but not depressing story.
BRO THIS SCENE AND WHEN HE GOES INTO THE MAYORS HOUSE AND GORDON TELLS HIM THE KID FOUND HIM AND FUCKING SOMETHING IN THE WAY STARTS HOLY SHIT MAN CHILLS BEST BATMAN MOVIE EVER
വളരെ വ്യത്യസ്ഥമായൊരു അനുഭവമായിരുന്നു... കോരിച്ചൊരിയുന്ന മഴയത്തു പോയി ഈ പടം കണ്ടത് ഇപ്പോഴും ഓർക്കുന്നു... അന്ന് ഈ സീൻ കണ്ടപ്പോൾ തന്നെ കാണാൻ പോകുന്നത് തീ ആണെന്ന് മനസിലായി 💥🔥
What I like about Batman besides the beautiful monologue is that it is the first Batman film in which Batman has a lot of screen time than Bruce Wayne.
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The fact that this monologue could be put into comic book form, complete with rectangular thoughts boxes and sharply drawn panels, speaks to the amazing direction of this movie as a superhero film.
Never thought of it like this. Fuck man, that’s good.
The entire movie, start to finish
Exactly it’s a graphic novel come to life
I see this film like that. Every frame especially that scene in where wakes up in GCPD with all those cops
I hope we'll get the same with James Gunn's DCU Batman. Same goes for the cast as well, fr Pattinson's profile & jawline fits so perfectly for this character, same goes with the emotional eyes he does behind the cowl & that incredible Batman voice👌
I was like a lil kid smiling so hard watching this scene in theaters. Battinson is my Batman.
Im honestly surprised how good this new Batman is. There is even less fighting and more investigaiting.
2:06
Ask not for Whom the Bell Tolls
*It Tolls for Thee.*
🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇
Same
@@robfus yeah because its the riddler
@@robfus I LOVED how much detective work Batman was a part of in this movie. It's a huge part of his character that is often missing.
Nothing has ever had in me in such suspense and anticipation as this movie. I was gripping my seat, my nails were digging into my thighs, within the first ten minutes I was already leaning forward in my seat. This scene is the best opener for a movie I’ve ever seen
Michael Giacchino is a god
OMFG YEEESSSS!!!!
😐
@@lecracked8669 shut up
Nigga was getting head in the movie theaters wtf😂
One day this will be iconic a masterpiece especially cinematography wise
Already is
@@bansheeboysofficial exactly 👍
Boring
Already is. Best movie of 2022 and one of the best superhero films we've had in a long time
@@pavannair6469 hell yeah
This has got to be the greatest opening monologue for a move ever. The fact that he’s using the darkness as an tool. “They think I’m hiding in the shadows, but I am the shadows”
Rewatching it now I wish "but I am the shadows" had been delivered before the crescendo.
I don't know about every movie ever, but it's the best opening to a Batman movie bar none
I can fully hear Kevin Conroy’s Batman saying this, and yet it simultaneously feels so unique to Battinson. Amazing open to an amazing movie.
It sucks that we’ll never get him doing the monologue himself
2:55 this, this is the moment I felt Afraid of the Batman, we can’t see it but we Feel the fear of the robber when he looks at the shadows, not knowing if He’s there, waiting to strike. This is what I’ve wanted to see.
He can't be everywhere.
*That means he could be anywhere.*
🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇
@@shawnthompson2303 or even right or even you can’t expect, and you might not even do anything about it
@@shawnthompson2303 but that doesn’t mean he **can't** be anywhere
"you'll stay scared won't you, punk?"
One thing I really like and appreciate about this reboot was how we finally got a Batman movie where he gives a monologue like Rorschach and The Punisher. That's something I've always wanted to see in the live action films.
I would've compared it more to Dredd
@@docholladay13 No its definitely Roscharch, which is why Roscharch has those monologues because its making fun of vigilantism like batman.
@@Pr0x1mo Yeah everyone forgets that Alan Moore and Frank Miller in the late 1980s were really doing satire of the vigilante but it looks so cool it went over nerds heads.
@California Combatives Club 209 it's honestly just more inherently likable (to me at least) to see the gritty hero monologue played straight after seeing it satirized for so many years, from comic books like watchmen to comedic cartoons like the Coon episodes from South Park
Batman monologues all the time in the comics, it's about time they brought this aspect of the character to the big screen
It's so cool to actually see an instance onscreen of Batman's very existence being enough to deter criminals. Even though we don't see him come for all of the criminals, the fact he MIGHT gets them all to stop what they're doing and run in fear
That also happens at the beginning of The Dark Knight. "Come on, you have a better chance of winning the powerball than running into him!"
@@Addyson1991 while that scene does come to mind, i still think this sequence does a better job of capturing the sheer dread. The heavy black shadows, the freezing rain chilling your spine, the leery uncanny sounds, that trill trickling violin, the way that characters cant tear their eyes away from the darkness. As great as the Dark Knight was at establishing Batman's presence as a hero, this film excels at establishing him as a monster.
@@umjammerlammy9993 to the crooks.
I love how this captures his use of fear to control crime. Stopping crime and giving criminals second thoughts without even needing to be there.
Just like his speech to Alfred in Arkham Origins
“Hidden in the chaos, is the element”
Chills
Pure poetry
BUT IM THERE TOO
"When the mugger or the thief stops to think twice that is fear, that is what I am!"
“What are you doing”
“Evening the odds”
This is the first true *Batman* film. The others have their own qualities but nothing has nailed the character quite like this did. This opening monologue perfectly encapsulates the concept of Batman in just under 4 minutes. If you somehow had never heard of Batman or had a distorted view from the adaptations, this instantly catches you up to speed with the true vision of the bat.
absolutely agree
It was the most boring Batman Film
@@MonkeyDRoland If you don’t find this version of the character/world interesting then you don’t like the actual depiction of batman from the comics
I only didn't like the "Riddler". 4chan streamer was lame.
@@PikeBishop1 The Riddler is a mentally unstable guy with delusions of grandure. If the shoe fits yknow
This is a great representation of how the fear of Batman actually prevents crime....and then later in the movie we see the consequence in that it inspired the Riddler
Like yes he’s terrifying Gotham, but that’s a fear he’s instilling in both “evildoers” and “innocent” alike. This isn’t a hero, this is a bogeyman. Furthermore, he’s shown people who aren’t adverse to murder that you CAN make yourself the judge and jury to decide who is “evil,” with the added step of executioner. But given how on the edge this Batman is, he wasn’t that far from losing himself and becoming that, too. Just, all around excellent.
"They think I'm hiding in the shadows. But I am the shadows"
Thursday, October 31st. The city streets are crowded for the holiday. Even with the rain. Hidden in the chaos is the element, waiting to strike like snakes. And I'm there too. Watching. 2 years of nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal. I must choose my targets carefully. It's a big city. I can't be everywhere. But they don't know where I am. We have a signal now, for when I'm needed. When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call- it's a warning. To them. Fear is a tool. They think I'm hiding in the shadows. But I AM the shadows.
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Almost 2 years on and this is still my favourite Batman movie. This intro scene is one of the reasons.
Looking forward to the sequel. I’ll admit it took me a second watch to fall for this movie
This has to be the most comic accurate batman of all... it was like watching a comic this whole movie and shows that superheroes can be taken seriously
3:16 is what youre here for
This felt like it was ripped right out of a comic/graphic novel. The cinematography, the dialogue, everything.
I loved this film, its going to be a classic, the soundtrack, the monologue, the visuals, the suspense, the fight scenes, its all amazing
The soundtrack was amazing
I remember seeing this opening night, the music ... man I had goose bumps
@@49cam13 everything about it was amazing
@@khadorstrong i watched it opening night and went back the next afternoon to watch it, best cinema experience ever
Journaling is a practice used for self reflection and analyzing personal situations. It makes you more self aware, and I love the fact that they have incorporated this in the film. This makes the personality of Bruce Wayne/Batman more relatable and believable. That is the reason, he is strategic and has clarity. I am surprised nobody pointed this out.
On top of that, it also gives the movie heavy ties to the graphic novels, as Batman’s internal dialogue is often used as the narrator for the story, especially in Batman: Year One, which this movie has some inspiration from
That was the coolest f***cking opening monologue scene I’ve ever saw and heard in my entire life lol
When "fear" drops on the still shot of the smiley face, it gives me chills
This is my favorite scene in any live action Batman movie ever. I remember sitting in the theaters and just sinking into this world and feeling like Batman was truly omnipresent. Such a great scene from such a great film.
The strings that come in at 2:32 are so perfect. My favorite aspect of the score.
Not gonna lie, i went into this movie thinking i was going to hate it. Even the first scene with the Riddler didn't gave me convinced. But as soon as I heard, "Thursday, October 31st..." in conjunction with the music, i got chills. I literally thought "oh shit am i going to love this movie?"
This was the best scene in the movie.
Batmobile scene.
Best Scene is Batman Enter Iceberg First Time
I agree. I think the movie slowly went downhill from this point. I think it should have ended on Halloween instead.
First 15 minutes best part of the film, hands down.
The dark hallway shootout is masterful as well, but this is perhaps the best opening in cinema history lol
From the minute I heard the opening monologue I knew this movie was going to be awesome!
Bro, The introduction is literally like a mystery book first paraphrase
I love how this version of Bruce though some years in is struggling to find hope to keep the fight going. And also how people know there is a guy that comes out of shadows and beats the everlasting crap out of you.
Oooh, you think darkness is your ally?
But you merely adopted the dark.
I was born in it. Molded by it.
It’s kinda funny to me that rather than “adopting” the dark like in the Nolan trilogy this Batman feels like he beat it into submission
Don’t remind me of that horrible version of Bane paired with a worse version of Batman 😂 Bale played a good Bruce Wayne, but that’s about it
@@diegopansini3152I prefer the Batman in the first film from Nolan
I listen this before my training sesion, just a perfect pre-workout ❤️
Lol, are you gonna dress up in a bat costume and fight against crime in Detroit or something 😂
@@patricksleep9787that’s exactly what i’m gonna do
facts
@@patricksleep9787yes
Best opening scence to any Batman film ever. Captures everything about the character and the world mood of gotham
It's funny to think that somewhere, not too far from here, a young Clark Kent is watching this with his X Ray vision and going "This guy is so cool"
2:06 I like how the music almost sounds like bell chimes indicating how times up. The Batman is out there now and he is coming for you. You can run but you can't hide
Sounds like the toll of judgement, makes batman feel more like a force of nature than a man
This is how the Batman should be seen, as a true menace of the criminal underworld. 🦇
They think I'm hiding in the shadows but I am the shadows!
This was a cinematic masterpiece.
It makes the scene in The Dark Knight rises, where Bane exclaims that Batman merely adopted the darkness, SO much better.
The shadows was Batmans greatest weapon against his enemies. But ironically, Batman had to use the light to overcome Bane, which is why he fought him during the day, it was symbolic and speaks to how we should live a life of balance between manifestations like light and dark, choas and order
This part legit made me tear up watching it it's just beautiful
Every time Batman says “BUT IM THERE TOO” AAAAAAAAh 😫😱
I love this so much. It's just so dark and mysterious. I just hope this darkness remains in the next movies
On a scale of 1 to 10, ten being best.....
How good would you think it could be if Matt Reeves introduced the Court of Owls ?
Imagine what he could DO with them.
Your thoughts.
Everyone deep down inside wants Batman in their city.
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN
this is the most pure batman opening to any of his movies
I shit myself when this part came up in theater.
I love how down to earth this is especially with the 'i cant be everywhere' and music
Gotta say what I enjoy about this opening is that batman sounds kind of crazy. Watching in the theater I was just as uneasy as the criminals seeing the batsignal. When the guy he saves I'm the subway station says "don't hurt me" I was like "yeah I can buy that."
It's a warning. To *them*
Sounds like he's a monster hunter
This is my favourite version of Batman because it perfectly captures the full concept of what Batman is supposed to be! Altho I love all the other adaptations of Batman we've seen, (except Batflick. Love the actor, think he would make a good Batman, but his Batman's writing was terrible.) none of them, live action or cartoon, tend to fully realise how TERRIFYING Batman is. Of course, we constantly see him being super intimidating and scaring criminals, but Batman is supposed to be more than that. He's not JUST intimidating, he's the mysterious omnipresent childhood monster under the bed come to life. The part man, part bat, unnatural creature that stalks it's prey and strikes with silent and deadly speed and brute force. He doesn't just scare or intimidate criminals, he makes them stay indoors from absolute terror, constantly paranoid from every movement in the corner of their eyes and the feeling of being watched by every shadow. This is the first Batman to really do that, and I love it!
It's not just a call, it's a warning...to them.
I like how the drop head is rushing to see the signal thinking no no I don’t believe it and wham its there. He’s still in disbelief and just knows his night of fun is coming short and somewhere close by the big bad predator is on the prowl again.
This movie is so under rated, absolute master piece
True
Actually brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw this opening. It was just so perfect.
When I saw this it was really chilly in the theatre. It kinda set the scenario
the atmosphere of this gotham is perfect
"Thursday, October 31st. The city streets are crowded for the holiday, even with the rain. Hidden in the chaos is the element, waiting to strike like snakes - but I'm there, too. Watching. Two years of nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal. I must choose my targets carefully. It's a big city... I can't be everywhere - but they don't know where I am. We have a signal now, for when I'm needed. But when that light hits the sky, it's not just a call. It's a warning... To them. Fear is a tool. They think I'm hiding in the shadows - but I am the shadows."
Personally while I love most of the Batman films I think this scene is the best or at least my personal favorite introduction of the concept of Batman. The idea of something waiting in the dark for criminals and they know it even if they don’t even believe he’s real. The idea of him is still terrifying enough for them
_Hidden in the chaos… is the _*_element_*_ , waiting to strike like snakes…_
Batman is a spirit in itself
Loved the movie cant wait for part two 😊
I don't feel like people giving this movie the praise and attention it deserves.
It's forced to live under the shadow of The Dark Knight.
Best opening to a Batman movie ever
The thing I love about this scene is criminals being physically scared just from seeing the bat signal.
100/10 masterpiece of making batman
Me when it is raining and I have to wear a hood
Cold asf 🔥🔥🔥🔥🗿🗿
This is the best opening scene to any Batman movie and one of the best openings in general. When I saw this in the movie theatre, I knew I was in for a treat.
Now this is cinema.
This entire movie was essentially Batman taking notes in his journal about how much good he's doing in Gotham. It was genuinely so smart to begin the movie with this. It gets us hooked at this dreary, dark but not depressing story.
When i saw this for first time, i already knew this movie was going to be a masterpiece
The best Batman which is surprising as I thought he would be terrible
This opening with the helicopters and bat signal literally reminded my of the animated series opening credits. I was hooked for the rest of the film
If Batman could be summarized in a short video, this is what it would be
BRO THIS SCENE AND WHEN HE GOES INTO THE MAYORS HOUSE AND GORDON TELLS HIM THE KID FOUND HIM AND FUCKING SOMETHING IN THE WAY STARTS HOLY SHIT MAN CHILLS BEST BATMAN MOVIE EVER
One of the greatest dialogues ever in the cinematic world.
They think im hiding in the shadows,but i am the shadows
Somebody liked Taxi Driver.
the best opening batman ever seen
THIS IS MY BATMAN. Pattinson GOAT
best part was tha subway they beating civilian until hearing footsteps from the vengeace ❤
this was the best "dark batman" that was ever put to film
2:18 up to the end was such a cold scene that I voice recorded it on iPhone & play it in the car whenever I feel inspired
Maybe the best scene of all Batman movies. Even beats HL scenes in TDK for me.
I loved ❤the way he walked out of dark like that
Batman is my fav superhero😊
വളരെ വ്യത്യസ്ഥമായൊരു അനുഭവമായിരുന്നു... കോരിച്ചൊരിയുന്ന മഴയത്തു പോയി ഈ പടം കണ്ടത് ഇപ്പോഴും ഓർക്കുന്നു... അന്ന് ഈ സീൻ കണ്ടപ്പോൾ തന്നെ കാണാൻ പോകുന്നത് തീ ആണെന്ന് മനസിലായി 💥🔥
It's not just a sign. It's a warning!
The best F monologue scene I´ve ever seen
In the cinema, it was this scene that told me Batman was in good hands.
I get drunk and watch this scene.
It is the greatest intro of all time
Omg we are watching this in class rn
I'm a ghost
In class really
What I like about Batman besides the beautiful monologue is that it is the first Batman film in which Batman has a lot of screen time than Bruce Wayne.
I've never related to a quote more in my life. 🖤
Most impressive movie I've ever seen in theatres.
Chills. Every. Single. Time.
Everyone is ab to be batman for this" Thursday, October 31st"
I remember thinking it was so stupid when Robert Pattinson was cast for this role but man he was so good.
This movie understood Batman
the crescendo of the music the voice over fucking EPIC!!!!!!